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The Alliance Advancement Series
Enhancing Donor Kidney Utilization with an In-House HMP Program: A Multi-Strategy Approach
October 3, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm• EST

Between 2021 and 2023, Tampa General Hospital achieved a notable 37% increase in deceased donor kidney transplants. During this session, we will be joined by Tampa General’s surgical director, Dr. Watkins, who will share valuable insights into the strategies that led to this success. The discussion will cover key aspects such as identifying growth opportunities, the decision to implement an in-house Hypothermic Machine Perfusion (HMP) program, and the impact of this program on transplant practices and organ utilization. Additionally, he will discuss other strategies used to expand the program and outline plans for future growth. This session offers an opportunity for other centers to leverage these insights to enhance their own transplant programs and improve outcomes.

  • Identify challenges affecting the utilization of deceased donor kidneys in today’s healthcare landscape.
  • Outline actionable strategies that programs can adopt to boost kidney utilization and reduce waitlist times.
  • Explain how implementing an in-house Hypothermic Machine Perfusion (HMP) program can positively impact deceased donor kidney utilization and enhance patient outcomes.
Anthony Watkins
Speaker
Anthony Watkins
MD, FACS
Surgical Director, Kidney & Pancreas Transplant Program Associate Professor
Tampa General Hospital
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Carrie Lindower
Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaisons
Organ Recovery Systems

Members of the donation and transplantation community serving diverse populations to include administrators, coordinators, physicians, nurses, surgeons, managers, quality improvement specialists, social workers, and other donation and transplantation center professionals and their colleagues.

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Organ Recovery Systems is committed to designing and delivering exceptional clinical tools and services to preserve and protect donor organs. They support global transplant programs with their proprietary LifePort® Kidney Transporter, SPS-1® (UW solution) and KPS-1®, with several products in late-stage development. In addition to providing innovative preservation products, Organ Recovery Systems provides support to their clients via the LifePort mobile app, 24/7 Perfusion Helpline, in-person and virtual Instructor-Led Training, and a Client Community, where LifePort users can watch training videos and complete online courses.

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